| One hundred boats bearing one million
desperate uninvited immigrants set sail from the Ganges (恒河) for the fabled
coast of the French Riviera. They are totally destitute and have decided that
their only chance of survival is in a country with a conscience that
traditionally welcomes refugees from the Third World. Their journey will take 50
days. In France, the news is trumpeted with pride by the liberal media, churchmen and left-wing activists. Favorable media echoes are heard all over Europe; Political leaders and the armed forces fumble for common policies. Publicly, French authorities praise the intrepid voyagers. Privately, they exchange ideas on how they can divert one million hungry souls to other shores. A trendy French radio journalist, Albert Dufort, sees the makings of a historical redistribution of wealth between A. France is the unique country that shows unconditional sympathy for the Indian refugees B. France intends to make the refugee problem politically publicized for its own benefit C. some French people actually hate the intrusion of so many refugees from the Ganges D. political leaders and the armed forces are particularly enthusiastic in receiving the refugees [填空题]Over a hundred years ago, Charles Dickens shocked many of his readers when he described the conditions under which young children worked in British factories. The conditions Dickens described continue almost (1) today in many parts of the world. The only difference is that today (2) of children is limited to small industries and family businesses, such as hotels, restaurants and (3) farms, rather than to large factories.
Girls (4) more from child labor practices than boys. Many of them are forced to start work when they are only ten years old. Although the work they are given to do is often (5) , it is often harmful to their health. (6) , children as young as six years were found to be working in Asian factories, and the children were working from eight to fourteen hours a day in overcrowded and unhealthy working (7) . Sometimes a whole family group is employed, with the (8) going to a parent or [单项选择]Over two hundred years ago, Adam Smith introduced some ideas which brought about a world revolution. If we enjoy a high standard of living in modern society, we owe much to this Scottish economist and philosopher. If we enjoy driving in beautiful cars, wearing fashionable shoes, or flying away to distant places for exciting holidays, we should perhaps pay thanks to the man who made it all possible.
What was Adam Smith’s contribution Like so many ideas which have surprising effects, his was a simple one. He watched workers practising their craft of pin making. One man would heat the strip of metal, stretch it out, cut off an appropriate length, shape it, cool it and finally smooth and shine it. Smith drew attention to the advantages which could be gained if these various tasks were performed by different workers. Let one be responsible for preparing the metal. Another for stretching and cutting. Another for shaping. Another for finishing. He described the technique as the Divisi A. Adam Smith put forward the idea of the Division of Labour. B. Specialisation could solve the problem of unemployment. C. The Division of Labour makes work more interesting. D. Adam Smith insisted that each worker be better paid. 我来回答: 提交
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